Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — With its unique foods and hand-crafted gifts, a Scandinavian Christmas is special. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its traditional version of the famous Swedish Julbord, a multi-course Christmas smörgåsbord (or buffet) that is a holiday tradition throughout the country of […]
100+Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC): Over $27,000 awarded in October 2022 Giving Event
$360,000 in giving to 44 Door County nonprofits since 2018! Door County, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – The 100+ Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC) giving circle’s philanthropic impact continues to grow. The October giving event recognized and awarded gifts to three local nonprofits. In four years, the circle has grown to 375 giver-members […]
2nd Annual ‘Christkindlmarkt Door County’ Reprises Traditional European Holiday Cheer for 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — The Sister Bay Historical Society has announced the dates for its 2nd Annual Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market. Once again, Christkindlmarkt will take place on three subsequent weekends in November and December, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This year’s dates are Nov. 25–27, Dec. 2–4, and Dec. 9–11. Like […]
November Events at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – This week at Crossroads, it’s all about collecting and/or dispersing seeds. The Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula, the Door County Master Gardeners Association and the Door County Seed Library are teaming up with Crossroads to offer a Seed Collecting Day on Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m., but seed […]
Griffon String Quartet Visits Door County Elementary School
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – In support of its mission to enhance student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” recently visited Sunrise Elementary School in Sturgeon Bay to play for students and […]
Merry-Time Festival of Trees Nov. 12 – Jan. 2
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – Joyously celebrate the holidays by enjoying dozens of beautifully decorated trees and decorative displays in the museum, November 12– January 2. Fantastically decorated by local businesses, organizations and residents, each of these extraordinary decorations is adorned with beautiful ornaments and special surprises. Best of all, every display will […]
Nick Dumas and Branchline to kickoff 38th Season of White Gull Inn Winter Concert Series
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – One of the top emerging artists in bluegrass, Door County resident Nick Dumas will perform with his band Branchline on Wednesday, November 30, in the opening concert of the White Gull Inn’s winter concert series. Dumas has recently released his most ambitious album to date with “Details”, demonstrating why […]
A “Heart” Overflowing: Capital Campaign Eclipses $9.9M Mark
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – Construction is underway at the Door County Y’s Sturgeon Bay program center. There’s been a flurry of activity, the site has been excavated, footings are going in and pipes and electrical are being moved around. In the next few weeks we should have walls going up for the new wellness […]
Call For Public Street Art Artists
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to participate in their 23rd Annual Street Art Project, a unique collaboration of art created to beautify the streets for Sturgeon Bay. This year, Destination Sturgeon Bay has a brand new project template: a bass. “Bass Around the […]
Door County Historical Society Announces New Executive Director
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – The Door County Historical Society announced Amy Frank has been named Executive Director of the organization. For nearly four years, Frank served as the Managing Director at Third Avenue PlayWorks. She managed the Sun Prairie Performing Arts Center for seven years prior. She has over 15 years of […]